NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens

<p>Explore four NYC boroughs (Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn) with an expert local guide sharing the stories of Harlem, Williamsburg, Little Italy and more!</p>
Duration
6 hours
Meeting Point
<p>Corner of 8th Avenue &amp; W 51st St</p>
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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens
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Highlights

  • Explore four of NYC’s boroughs from the comfort of your bus with an entertaining, expert guide.
  • Learn about Harlem’s African-American history at the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame.
  • Contrast the evocative graffiti murals of the Bronx with Brooklyn's colorful street art.
  • Soak up the culture of two of Manhattan's favorite neighborhoods: Chinatown and Little Italy.
  • Travel back in time to the World’s Fairs of 1939 and 1964 and marvel at the surviving Unisphere.
  • Enjoy waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge.
  • Pass by the city’s two baseball stadiums, home to the Yankees and the Mets.

What you'll do

You’ll see more of New York than most New Yorkers. Are you ready?!

Your NYC boroughs tour begins in the heart of Manhattan near Times Square. Board your heated bus and head north to the historic Harlem neighborhood, famous for its African-American roots, food and more.

After a stop at the Apollo Theater...

You’ll see more of New York than most New Yorkers. Are you ready?!

Your NYC boroughs tour begins in the heart of Manhattan near Times Square. Board your heated bus and head north to the historic Harlem neighborhood, famous for its African-American roots, food and more.

After a stop at the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame, we’ll continue north into the Bronx, birthplace of hip hop and rap and home to the New York Yankees. Fill up on baseball lore at Yankee Stadium. Then head off to see incredible graffiti murals unique to this borough. While you’re there, we’ll stop by a local hotspot: some of the best empanadas in town — the perfect pick-me-up.

Next up: Queens, the largest borough of New York City. We’ll stop at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, originally developed to host the 1939 World’s Fair, then the 1939 World’s Fair, with some monuments remaining you can still glimpse. The park has a lot more, including the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Zoo, and the Queens Museum, plus Citi Field, which we’ll see when we visit the park — it’s the home of the Mets!

Leaving Queens behind, your next stop is the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn, currently NYC’s most prolific neighborhood for street art and murals. It’s a foodie destination, too, so we’ll break to grab some food.

In Brooklyn, you’ll see the trendy South Williamsburg neighborhood, with its distinctive shops and eateries, as well as the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and those beautiful Manhattan skyline views.

Our tour ends in Little Italy and Chinatown, where you can explore more of this lively cultural corridor on your own. It’s a great place to wander, shop, or stay for dinner. Your guide is happy to share recommendations for where to go next based on your interests.

Schedule

  • Apollo Theater

    Legendary music hall for African-American music

  • Yankee Stadium

    Home of the 27-time World Series champion

  • Bronx Graffiti Murals

    Hip-hop history and the memorials to its artists plus a stop at a popular local empanada shop

  • "The Hamptons of Queens"

    Gorgeous mansions overlooking the water as you drive by this posh enclave

  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

    Featuring Citi Field and the magnificent Unisphere from the 1946 World’s Fair

  • Bushwick Street Art Collective

    Street art at its finest and a stop for lunch

  • South Williamsburg

    Where you’ll learn about this neighborhood’s diverse community through its fashions, food culture, and unique shops

  • DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park

    Great Manhattan views while exploring this vibrant neighborhood

  • Manhattan’s Little Italy and Chinatown

    Lively cultural district with great food

What our guests say:

Bus Tour

Awesome way to see New York. Great tour guide, comfortable bus and awesome scenery. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty made the trip fun!

— Marissa

Thank you Cara D

An excellent tour, we went to the hidden parts of the city that we wouldn't have given a second thought about, but thoroughly enjoyed. Cara D our guide was amazing, informative without overload, and the stops were well timed to give time to look around. The snack stop at the bodega was a personal favourite. I'd recommend the tour but book with Cara.

— Chris

Just do it memories made!

Loved every minute of seeing each part! Lots of information and food on way was great at the little place we visited. Jim made the trip an experience we will always remember, Alan was also a great driver. See the Yankee Stadium Apollo theatre just a high light!

— Clare P

NYC for first timers

Excellent information and Ray R. was a great guide all day long. The experience of the city far from tourist attractions is valuable!

— Ed

NYC Bus tour

Very informative and enjoyable tour with Ray R and Mark our driver. Would recommend spending the time to see all around the wider New York area.

— Alexander

Great tour guided by Ray R.

Amazingly well explained tour conducted by Ray R. with lots of information and very well chosen stops, with great tips and insider info about where to eat things that in other case you will be missing. A ten for Ray R.

— Daniel

Excellent service & experience

Very informative & entertaining tour. A well planned out tour exploring the New York Burroughs other than manhattan. Chris & Mr Mark did a great job! Thank you.

— Scott

Great experience

Chris Lee bravissimo e tour sorprendentemente interessante. Visitati i principali quartieri oltre a manhattan e il finale a Dumbo con vista del ponte di brooklyn è stata la ciliegina sulla torta

— Alessandra

Great experience

Best tour we had ever. A lot of interesting facts, never any boring time Simply amazing. Our guide Jorge was the best in giving facts, figures and jokes - all in once.

— Daniela

Amazing

It was amazing ! Tom is simply incredible, the tour was perfect, we learn a lot of things with humor ! Thank you Tom you are the best Thanks to Allen the driver, too !!

— Sarah

What's included

  • Comfortable bus ride through four of NYC’s boroughs
  • An expert New York guide to share the stories behind each destination
  • A professional driver, separate from your dedicated guide
  • An empanada at a local bakery in the Bronx

Not included

  • Tips are not expected, but always appreciated.

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<p>We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.</p>

Hassle-free cancellation

<p>We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time.</p>

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Meeting Point

<p>Corner of 8th Avenue &amp; W 51st St</p>

<p>At the corner of 8th Avenue and 51 Street in Manhattan. The closest address is 840 8th Ave. Your ExperienceFirst guide will be wearing an orange hat.</p>

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Your questions, answered

The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn are spread far apart, and getting between them by subway can take hours of transfers. On this tour, a professional driver takes care of the route while your guide tells the stories behind each neighborhood: Harlem’s history at the Apollo, the birth of hip hop in the Bronx, the World’s Fairs in Queens, and the street-art scene in Bushwick. Your guide also knows which stops are worth getting off for and where the locals eat. That includes an empanada at a Bronx bakery, which is on us. You’ll see four boroughs in six hours, with no maps and no planning.
At some stops, we’ll be getting off the bus to walk around the neighborhood for an immersive experience. These stops usually last up to 20 minutes.
There are no reserved seats for children 2 and under (and no charge for their ticket). If you’d like a seat for your toddler, please purchase one at the child rate. Children 3 and older require their own seat.
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you won’t be able to catch up once it begins. Please keep in mind there are no refunds or rescheduling if you miss the tour.
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Tips aren’t included. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
At the corner of 8th Avenue and 51 Street in Manhattan. The closest address is 840 8th Ave.
Please note the tour ends in a different location than where it begins. We’ll start in Midtown and end in Little Italy at the corner of Lafayette and Canal streets.
This tour isn’t recommended for guests in wheelchairs. Guests must be able to board the bus, and not all stops are wheelchair accessible.